OPERATION
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WARNING:
Do not cut down trees in high wind conditions. This can result in injury and
should only be performed by a trained professional.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the tool ON:
press the safety button (located on the left-hand side of the rear handle, above the
power trigger) and then squeeze the power trigger. After the tool has started, you can release the safety
switch without turning the tool off.
To turn the tool OFF:
release the power trigger. Always remove the battery from the pole saw when
finished.
HEAD ADJUSTMENT
The angle of the saw’s head can be adjusted anywhere from 0 to 30 degrees by pushing down on the
Angle Adjustment Button (page 13). If you would like to change the angle of the saw’s head, first re-
move the battery and then adjust to the desired angle.
SAWING TECHNIQUES
When removing branches, hold the pole saw at an angle ranging from 0 to 60° in order to avoid being
struck by a falling branch. The saw should never be operated directly above anyone’s head.
Saw off the lower branches on the tree first. By doing so, it is easier for the cut branches to fall to the
ground.
At the end of the cut, the weight of the saw suddenly increases for the user since it is no longer being
supported by a branch. There is a risk of losing control of the saw, so make sure to stay alert during
the entire sawing operation.
Only pull the saw out of a cut while the saw is running. By doing so, you prevent the chain from jam-
ming in the wood.
Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. Do not saw into the branch formations (where the tree branch-
es outwards). This will impede the tree’s ability to heal.
For sawing off smaller branches, place the stop face (p. 13 - callout 13) of the saw on the branch. This
prevents unwanted movements of the saw at the beginning of the cut. While applying light pressure,
guide the saw through the branch from top to bottom.
For sawing off larger branches, first make a relief cut. Saw through 1/3 of the branch diameter from
the bottom to top using the top side of the guide bar. Then saw from top to bottom for the other 2/3
using the bottom side of the guide bar. Saw off longer branches in sections in order to maintain control
over the location of impact.
NOTE
:
Never allow the saw chain to contact dirt or soil, doing so will severely dull the cutting
links and shorten the life of the chain.
